The most significant improvement was the two-storey extension added at the rear of the building
who specialises in cottage gardens, she transformed the rear garden with herbaceous borders brimming with traditional favourites such as alliums, foxgloves and penstemon, adding tall thistles (Cardoon) to bring a touch of Scotland to the garden. A rustic style pergola was planted with wisteria, clematis, fragrant roses and honeysuckle and a new patio provides a seating area in full sun, from where Fiona can look back and “enjoy the beauty of the thatch.” At the front of the house, she planted a beech hedge for year-round interest, a lavender path leading to the door and pink climbing roses to “complete the rural idyll.” Sandwiched between historic Chichester and the Blue Flag beach
BATHROOM A new addition to the cottage is the impressive bathroom designed in the style of a boutique hotel by the previous owner. “It has all you could wish for in contemporary luxury” says Fiona
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